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Atomic Theory
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6th Grade
10/19/2009

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Term
Atom
Definition
smallest unit of matter Protons & Neutron in Nucleus Electrons in orbit/cloud
Term
Atomic Theory
Definition
Based on Behavior of atomic particles... Not what they look like (no one has seen one yet)
Term
Proton
Definition

charge +

Mass Yes

Location Nucleus

Proton Number = Atomic Number

Term
Neutron
Definition

no charge

has mass

in Nucleus

Mass of Protons +Neutrons = Atomic Mass

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Electron
Definition

- charge

no measurable mass

in orbits outside of the nucleus

Term
Atomic Mass
Definition

The mass of Protons + Neutrons

both are found in the Nucleus of the atom

Atomic Mass - Atomic Number = # of Neutrons

Term
Atomic Number
Definition

The # of Protons

EVERY element is identified by it

NO 2 elements have the same one

The Periodic Table is organized by them

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Molecule
Definition
the smallest amount of any substance naturally found in nature
Term
Compound
Definition
two or more elements "bonded" together that have NEW Chemical & Physical properties [example... Oxygen and Hydrogen are gasses & explosive. Water is a liquid at room temperature and puts out fires
Term
Periodic Table
Definition
the organized chart of the Elements that lists the elements by their "Atomic Numbers"
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Inert Elements
Definition
The elements in the column on the far right hand side of the Periodic Table that no not interact with any other element includeing their self.
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Density
Definition

Density = Mass / Volume

Memory Hint ..Heart with a line thru it

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Nucleus
Definition
The center of an atom made up of the Protons & Neutrons of the atom
Term
Diffusion
Definition

passive transport of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration until concentration is equal (in equilibrum)

 

Example: Tea in a tea bag will diffuse equally thru a pitcher of un-stirred cold water eventually

Term
Inorganic Compound
Definition
  1. Not Organic
  2. Do not cotain both "H" Hydrogen & "C" Carbon in their structure
  3. Naturally existing compounds that can be formed by just the forces of nature

Examples: Water (H2O) Carbon Dioxide(CO2)

Term
Universal Solvent
Definition

WATER

 

More "things" (solutes) dissolve in water than any other substance(solvent) on earth... not all just more things dissolve into water to form a solution

Water

 

Examples: Salt (salt water) sugar & tea(sweet tea)

Term
Photo-Synthesis
Definition

LIGHT / TO CONSTRUCT USEING

 

Food making process by which plants and other producers use light energy to produce glucose and oxygen from carbon-dioxide and water

 

(6) CO2 + (6) H2O = C6H1206 + (6) O2

Term
Equilibrium
Definition

(EARTH SCIENCE) When molecules of one substance(usually a solute) are spread evenly throughout another substance(usually a solvent) ... Example a Solution of Salt dissolved in Water

 

(BIOLOGY) ALSO because all matter that can flow is in a constant state of movement. When a material (example water) flows across/thru a cell membrane equally in both directions so there is no gain in the number of water molecules on either side of the cell membrane.

Term

Mixture

Definition

A combination of substances in which the individual substances do not change or combine chemically but instead retain their own chemical properties; can be solids, liquids, gases or a combination of them

 

examples; bread, cake, soil, dirty water, vinager&oil, the air we breath.

Term
Solution
Definition

A combination of substances (solute & solvent) in which the individual substances do combine physically but retain their own chemical properties; can be solids, liquids, gases or a combination of them

 

examples; saltwater,

Term
Compound
Definition

2 or more elements that combine physically and chemically that have new chemical properties

1) Hydrogen gas & Oxygen gas are both explosive ... combined = water a liquid that puts out fire.

2) Sodium a poisonous metal + Cloride a poisonous gas ... combined are a crystaline solid table salt (NaCl)

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